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WDFW will use drones for sandhill crane surveys in Klickitat County

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WDFW will use drones for sandhill crane surveys in Klickitat County

RIDGEFIELD – Researchers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will use a drone to survey known sandhill crane locations in Klickitat County to support population monitoring. Drone flights may occur, weather permitting, […]

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Northern Wasco County PUD Earns Certificate of Excellence in Reliability

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Northern Wasco County PUD Earns Certificate of Excellence in Reliability
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John Day Dam recreation sites transition to cashless fee system

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on John Day Dam recreation sites transition to cashless fee system

PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, announced it will transition to a fully cashless fee collection system at several recreation sites near the John Day Lock and Dam, effective April 15.  […]

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Wasco County appraisers are currently visiting properties for reappraisal inspections

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wasco County appraisers are currently visiting properties for reappraisal inspections

Wasco County appraisers are currently visiting properties for reappraisal inspections. Appraisers drive vehicles with county logos and exempt Oregon plates. They will identify themselves, have county-issued photo identification, and leave business cards at the front […]

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3-31 U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s The Dalles Town Hall meeting

April 1, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 3-31 U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s The Dalles Town Hall meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Meida Oregon Senator Ron Wyden was in The Dalles yesterday for a town hall at the Readiness Center. Both he and Senator Merkley have guaranteed Oregonians that they will hold […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What TV title character has a rat named Steve McQueen?

The TV title character who has a pet rat named Steve McQueen is Gregory House from the medical drama House M.D.
  • Origin: House captures the rat in Stacy Warner's attic in the Season 2 episode "Hunting" (episode 2.07), initially intending to kill it, but decides to keep it as a pet.

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What is better than rock in the rock, paper, scissors game?

In the standard rock, paper, scissors game, paper is the only item that beats rock. Paper wins by covering or wrapping the rock. In extended variations like "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Spock, Lizard," Spock (represented by a Vulcan salute) also beats rock by vaporizing it. 

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What is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for "Y"?

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter Y is represented by the word Yankee. It is used in radio communication to clearly identify the letter, pronounced as "YANG-KEY".

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A group of apes is called what?

A group of apes is commonly called a shrewdness. They are also frequently referred to as a troop. These collective nouns highlight the high intelligence and complex social behaviors of apes, with "shrewdness" being a direct reference to their witty and intelligent nature. 

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What popular actor won Western Australia's junior chess championship at age 10?

The popular actor who won the Western Australia Junior Chess Championship at age 10 is Heath Ledger (1979–2008). Known for his acclaimed roles in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight, Ledger was a lifelong chess enthusiast who frequently played in Washington Square Park as an adult.

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